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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.56, 923.36 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.56, 923.36 and 323 is: 484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.56 : 923.36 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.56/923.36 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.56x = 923.36 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.56x = 298,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,245.28/615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.51

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